Many people are resurfacing a tweet then-candidate Trump sent in 2016 when he promised to “fight” for the LGBT community in light of the recent announcement barring transgender people from the military.
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Many people are resurfacing a tweet then-candidate Trump sent in 2016 when he promised to “fight” for the LGBT community in light of the recent announcement barring transgender people from the military. ... more

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Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

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Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

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Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

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Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

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Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

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Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

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Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

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Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

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Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

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Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

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Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

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Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

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Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

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Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

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Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

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Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

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Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

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Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

Users on Twitter react to President Donald Trump's tweet about transgender people being barred from military service.

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Former Navy SEAL, trans woman lashes out at Trump's military ban

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Born Christopher in 1966, Beck joined the U.S. Navy in 1990 and served with the special forces for 20 years. Numerous awards, medals and commendations marked her career, including the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.

In response to the topic of money relating to support transgender troops in the military, Beck said it's a puny percentage of the overall budget.